Year 5 Teacher - Maternity Cover
Athersley South Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Teacher Role - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - From January 2027 to 31st August 2027 or earlier subject to post holder's return - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic and high-quality Year 5 practitioner to join our supportive and committed staff team to cover a maternity leave in Key Stage 2. You must be committed to high standards in all areas and have high expectations of all children in terms of progress, attainment, attitudes and behaviour. Athersley South Primary is proud to be part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and works in close partnership with other schools within the trust. This provides opportunities for CPD and support during your time with us.
We are looking for an individual to join our team who:
- can demonstrate strong practice, with the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
- is passionate about learning and teaching and has a good understanding of the way children develop and learn
- is creative, forward thinking, innovative and prepared to take risks
- has the ability to forge excellent relationships with colleagues, parents and most importantly, our children
- will actively develop positive relationships with parents and carers
- has a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- enthusiastic learners who are eager to please and achieve
- an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children
- a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
- a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
- professional networks with staff from our other Trust schools
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Athersley South Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 306 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01226284223
Primary School 3 - 11 years
Arranging a visit to Athersley South Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk.
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